I have discovered a site that might help you with these questions.
It's a collaborative writing site - anyone can write their interpretation of a synopsis, get feedback and revise , and then help pick which piece goes into the book. Just browsing through it may help you get some answer to your questions--from reading the feedbacks. I'd love to hear what you think. Try it!
https://www.webook.com/register.aspx?invita...h18aiEjTg%2bPte
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